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Flavorful Italian Antipasto Salad Recipe with Salami and Provolone

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A quick and easy Italian antipasto salad combining salami, provolone, fresh vegetables, and a homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for parties and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces Genoa salami, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 ounces provolone cheese, cut into small cubes or thin strips
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced
  • ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • ⅓ cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the salami into bite-sized pieces about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Cube the provolone cheese roughly the same size as the salami.
  3. Halve the cherry tomatoes, pit and slice the Kalamata olives, and dice the cucumber into small chunks.
  4. Thinly slice the red onion and slice the jarred roasted red peppers.
  5. Drain excess liquid from marinated artichoke hearts and quarter if large.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste to make the dressing.
  7. Place all prepped ingredients (salami, provolone, cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted red peppers, artichokes, cucumber, and red onion) into a large mixing bowl and toss gently to mix.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  9. Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle on top, then toss gently once more.
  10. Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed.
  11. For best results, let the salad rest for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

Notes

Slice salami thinly to avoid overpowering the salad. Add dressing gradually to prevent overdressing. Use fresh basil and ripe cherry tomatoes for best flavor. If making ahead, keep dressing separate and add 30 minutes before serving to keep veggies crisp. Optional nuts like pine nuts or toasted almonds can be added just before serving for extra crunch.

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